The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. Thomas S. Weston
Mr. Thomas S. Weston, Chief Officer of the s.s. “Ruahine,” was born in Sydney. New South Wales, in 1862, and was educated at the High School, Dunedin, New Zealand. In 1878 he joined the New Zealand Shipping Company's service as an apprentice on one of their sailing vessels. In 1886 Mr. Weston was appointed fourth officer of the s.s. “Ruapehu,” and since that time he has held office in several of the Company's steamers. He became chief officer on the s.s. “Aorangi,” and subsequently filled a similar position on the s.s. “Waikato.” In April, 1896, Mr. Weston became chief officer of the s.s. “Ruahine.”